Volvo Xc60 R Design B5 MHEV Auto (2021)
2021 Volvo Xc60 R Design B5 MHEV Auto
CarHunch analysed 548 real MOT records for the 2021 Volvo Xc60 R Design B5 MHEV Auto. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2021 Volvo XC60 is significantly more reliable than the average UK car, with a first-time MOT pass rate of 94.6% against the national average of 80%—a genuinely impressive margin that reflects strong build quality. Only 4.9% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is well below concerning levels and suggests this model is safe in the hands of owners.
At around 31,500 miles median for a three-year-old car, these examples are running light, which partly explains the strong pass rate, though the figures still speak to solid engineering rather than just low usage. With an average of just 0.14 failures per vehicle and 1.3 advisories, owners should expect minimal surprises—though you should still have any used example thoroughly inspected before purchase, as even excellent cohorts contain the odd problem car.
What to check before buying a 2021 Volvo Xc60 R Design B5 MHEV Auto
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (99%) | 545 | 94.6% | 0.14 |
| Petrol (1%) | 3 | 88.9% | 0.33 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2021 Volvo Xc60 R Design B5 MHEV Auto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2021 Volvo Xc60 R Design B5 MHEV Auto vehicles fall between 24,634 and 40,310 miles.
MOT History Averages
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